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    "excerpt": "Short-steeped bergamot tea with fresh lemon over ice: a fragrant Earl Grey lemonade that's refreshing without being too sweet.",
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                "4 Tetley Earl Grey tea bags",
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                "120ml fresh lemon juice, about 3 to 4 lemons",
                "70g caster sugar, or 80ml honey, to taste",
                "500ml cold water or chilled soda water",
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                "Stir in the lemon juice and the cold water or soda. Taste and adjust the balance of sweet and sour.",
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                "Garnish with lemon slices and mint. For a punchier jug, brew the tea double strength and serve over lots of ice so it does not dilute."
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